Optimization of the atrioventricular delay in conduction system pacing.

Giovanni Coluccia1, Gabriele Dell'Era2, Chiara Ghiglieno2

  • 1Cardiology Unit, "Card. G. Panico" Hospital, Tricase, Italy.

Summary

An electrophysiology-guided method effectively programs sensed atrioventricular delay (sAVD) in conduction system pacing (CSP) patients. This method, using His-bundle or left bundle branch pacing, achieved over 70% concordance with echocardiogram optimization.

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